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Minneapolis conservator accused of mishandling vet’s finances quits
A prominent Twin Cities guardian and conservator has given up his caseload after an investigation was launched into his handling of a veteran’s finances. Stephen Grisham, founder of Alternate...
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Jenny Hatch's courtroom battle continues
Jenny Hatch's courtroom battle continues NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) - The custody battle of a woman with Down Syndrome continued in a Newport News court Monday and Tuesday. The verdict on whether...
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Jenny Hatch shouldn’t be treated as a prisoner
Monday, July 29, 4:25 PM The guardianship system in our country raises serious concerns.The July 21 front-page article “Jenny’s declaration of independence” is a strong illustration of the system’s...
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Couple wins custody of Jenny Hatch
Couple wins custody of Jenny Hatch The custody battle of a 29-year-old woman with Down Syndrome came to an end Friday afternoon.Jenny Hatch has been in and out of court for months, fighting to live...
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Mark Zahner, chief elder abuse prosecutor for CA AG Kamala Harris’ DOJ, steps...
California’s chief elder abuse prosecutor is leaving office amid sharp criticism that he has selectively enforced criminal elder abuse laws against a small number of vulnerable, small-fry defendants...
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‘Y&R’ Daniel battles Jack and Avery for guardianship of comatose Phyllis
“The Young and the Restless” Phyllis Newman planned for every occasion, but she did not have an advance directive in place in the event of a life-threatening crisis. Without an advance directive,...
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Personal Injury Lawyer Charged With Masterminding Insurance Fraud Scheme
Federal authorities say that a Bridgeport personal injury attorney masterminded an insurance fraud scheme that included an unlicensed doctor and several chiropractors and netted $2.5 million in...
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As PA Ages, the State Examines Guardianships and Abuse
by Halle Stockton: Pennsylvania is fourth in the country in terms of its elderly population, and as the state’s more than 3.3 million Baby Boomers join the ranks of the elderly, state courts and...
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Tonight on T.S. Radio: Movement to Reform Predatory Guardianships
Marcia Southwick will join the show this evening to discuss the growing movement to demand an end to predatory guardianships facilitated by probate courts. Elderly individuals who have committed the...
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Millburn fire inspector to pay back grandmother's estate
Peter and Angela DiCostanzo of Nutley appear with their attorneys in Superior Court Superior Court ordered a Millburn fire inspector to pay $100,000 after he pleaded guilty on Friday, July 26, to...
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Elder-abuse laws mean Arizona hospitals can be sued
PHOENIX - Arizona hospitals are subject to being sued under the state's "elder abuse" laws, the state Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday. Without dissent, the judges rejected arguments by attorneys for...
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Deceit, Improprieties By Probate 'Conservator' Deprive Disabled Man Of...
A Wethersfield man suffering from cerebral palsy entrusted his affairs to a probate court-appointed lawyer, whose job as "conservator" was to protect his interests and assets. But those assets...
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John Kass: Was Police Killing of 95-Year-Old Necessary?
When John Wrana was a young man, fit and strong and fighting in World War II with the U.S. Army Air Corps, did he ever think he'd end this way? Just a few weeks shy of his 96th birthday, in need of a...
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Judge: Dupuy owes uncle $16,832 plus interest
GALVESTON — An indicted and suspended county court judge who was accused of defaulting on a $25,000 loan must repay his uncle $16,823 plus interest, according to court documents.Judge Christopher...
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Deal allows Galveston judge replacement
GALVESTON - Indicted Galveston County Court-at-Law Judge Christopher Dupuy agreed Thursday to a deal allowing a replacement judge to be named until criminal and civil cases against him are resolved....
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Indicted Galveston judge arrested again
GALVESTON - A Galveston County judge already under nine indictments related to his official conduct has been indicted on additional charges of aggravated perjury, Galveston County Sheriff Henry...
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Ex-judge avoids jail for fleecing woman
A former Alameda County Superior Court judge charged with swindling a 97-year-old neighbor out of her life savings pleaded no contest Thursday to elder abuse and perjury and will not face jail...
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Florida State Ombudsman Put on Administrative Leave
The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care (Consumer Voice) has recently become aware that the Florida State Long-Term Care Ombudsman was put on Administrative Leave:...
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Supreme Court disciplines 25 attorneys
The Florida Bar, the state’s guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announced the Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined 25 attorneys, disbarring eight, suspending 15...
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New laws mean changes for judges, elections
A public campaign financing program meant to limit special interest influence in judicial elections in the state met its death in the legislature during the final hours of the long session.The bill...
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